loading . . . bitchat-tui – TUI for BitChat bitchat-tui is a modern Terminal User Interface (TUI) client for BitChat, a secure, anonymous, and peer-to-peer chat protocol that runs over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Communicate completely off-grid with end-to-end encryption, public channels, and direct messaging, all from your terminal.
This is free and open source software.
#### Key Features
* Modern TUI Interface: Clean, responsive terminal interface built with Ratatui for an intuitive user experience.
* BitChat Protocol Support: Full implementation of the BitChat messaging protocol with all features.
* Secure & Anonymous: All communication is end-to-end encrypted. No phone number, email, or account is required. Your identity is ephemeral and tied only to your session keys.
* Peer-to-Peer Mesh: Communicates directly with other BitChat clients over Bluetooth Low
* Energy. No internet connection or central server is needed.
* Public & Private Channels: Chat with everyone in the public room, or create/join private, password-protected channels for group conversations.
* Direct Messaging (DMs): Engage in secure, one-to-one conversations with any user on the network.
* Smart Navigation: Easy switching between public chat, channels, and DMs using the intuitive sidebar interface.
* Notification System: Visual indicators for unread messages, connection status, and active conversations.
* User & Channel Lists: The sidebar provides an at-a-glance view of online users and the channels you’ve joined.
* Message Fragmentation: Large messages are automatically split into smaller chunks and reassembled by the receiving client, ensuring reliable delivery.
* Cross-Platform: A single binary that runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows with native Bluetooth support on all platforms.
**Website:** **github.com/vaibhav-mattoo/bitchat-tui**
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**Developer:** BitChat TUI
**License:** MIT License
bitchat-tui is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended **free books** and **free tutorials**.
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